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Some life chapters are shorter than others. Back in December, we finished our hike-a-thon on the Appalachian Trail and landed jobs in the very funky, nature-loving town of Yellow Springs, OH. We were excited about what this could mean for furthering Tenderfoot's goals, but we were quickly distracted by our new lives. A strong anti-administration sentiment amongst students made the transition rocky, and just as we were getting our footing, a campus-wide protest set the world spinning again. Amidst long days and late nights of emergency meetings, Lindsey developed a cold. Then a sinus infection. Then a weeks-long hacking, wheezy cough. Then a full-blown asthma attack. In four short months, Songbird went from hiking mountains every day to taking the elevator to get to the 2nd floor. So, we decided to cut and run before this environment could be any more detrimental to our health and distracting from our long-term goals. We'll miss living across the road from a nature preserve, using our feet or bikes for most transportation needs, and the delicious local food scene. But we're totally stoked for what we've set up next. Scroll on through to see where we're headed! #listentoyourbody #trailteachings #appalachiabound #tenderfootadventures #focusonpipedreams #nonprofit #studyaway #sustainabilityeducation #experientiallearning We're in love with @libsmarket. Their coffee is roasted in house, and they're champions of supporting local enterprises. If this weren't enough, it is the best coffee Travis has enjoyed. They'll mail it straight to your kitchen. www.libsmarket.com . . . . . #treatyoself #fairtrade #coffee #worthit #locavore #salemohio This spot is magical and dramatic no matter when we come, though each picture seems to represent the other's time of year. Left photo: 3/9/19 Right photo: 1/5/19 Take me back to January? Words that seem foreign on my tongue. I went into nature to feel a sense of homecoming, but instead I felt a little unwelcome. I don't blame nature. I probably don't need to blame anyone, but all this NO, STOP, DON'T really put my hackles up. Two reasons come to mind: 1. One of the most game-changing lessons I've learned in my time as an educator is to explain why. Limits are often reasonable but when their only justification is because authority said so, the limits just feel like the flexing of someone on a power trip. 2. I love big ideas and I've grown weary of the auto-response of NO, STOP, DON'T, HERE'S WHY IT WON'T WORK. It's so common that I've started introducing new ideas by saying, "I'd like you to consider why and how this could work instead of why and how it won't." Getting to the point: Question limits put in front of you. Maybe there's a good reason, maybe you're dealing with a despot, or maybe you're a visionary. #yesyoucan #askhow #askwhy
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